A decision that could compromise lower taxes but satisfy Gray residents who use recreation services could be made Tuesday, April 15 at the Gray Town Council meeting. After learning that Roger Dehetre’s days as assistant director of the Gray Recreation Department could be winding down because of municipal budget cuts, a group of about 30 […]

A decision that could compromise lower taxes but satisfy Gray residents who use recreation services could be made Tuesday, April 15 at the Gray Town Council meeting. After learning that Roger Dehetre’s days as assistant director of the Gray Recreation Department could be winding down because of municipal budget cuts, a group of about 30 […]

Careless smoking may have been the cause of a fire at 3 Old Elder Road in Gray that severely damaged a house shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday evening, according to Gray Fire and Rescue Chief Rick Plummer. No one was injured in the fire. The homeowner, Michael Mains is the only person who lived at […]

The Limington Extension clothing and yard sale will be held Saturday April 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Limington Town Hall on Route 11. New clothing will be priced from $1, new appliances from $3, and candy including chocolates, and lots of items for 25 cent will be on sale. Proceeds from […]

The Limington Extension clothing and yard sale will be held Saturday April 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Limington Town Hall on Route 11. New clothing will be priced from $1, new appliances from $3, and candy including chocolates, and lots of items for 25 cent will be on sale. Proceeds from […]

Five Democratic candidates running for Maine’s 1st District Congressional seat brought sweet treats and differing opinions to Windham Sunday night. At a forum at the Windham Friends Meeting House, candidates Michael Brennan, Adam Cote, Stephen Meister, Chellie Pingree, and Sen. Ethan Strimling, D-Portland, found common ground in criticizing the No Child Left Behind Act, the […]

It costs Maine legislators almost a million bucks a year to hire somebody to embarrass them. If they decide to privatize the job, I’ll do it for half that. To demonstrate my embarrassing expertise, here’s a free sample: Back in 2006, Democratic state Sen. Libby Mitchell of Vassalboro had nothing but praise for the state […]

A few weeks ago I wrote about the red tape and paperwork involved in signing up for Medicaid (MaineHealth). Some readers commented that they could relate (what they actually said was to the effect “I loved your column and you are right. They make things so difficult.”). The inability to streamline the system prevents some […]

Anything is possible It has been difficult to resist the urge to sing and dance whenever entering the middle school lately. For the past two months, the members of the Jordan Small Middle School Drama Club have been filling the school with musical delight as they have been learning the songs and dances that will […]

The Chewonki Foundation announced open enrollment for its upcoming school vacation week with great indoor and outdoor activities for kids. Programs will be offered April 21-25 on Chewonki’s 400-acre campus and inside its modern, comfortable Center for Environmental Education. Events and activities are designed to be fun and educational and are geared for children in […]